And now it’s Week 6! It’s been a busy and challenging few weeks to say the least. This is the first space that I’ve designed and installed from scratch. With this powder room, I really stepped out of my safe zone as a designer and both Brian and I are thrilled with the end result.

In order to fully appreciate the “afters” let’s reminisce about the awful and very 60’s “befores”…

And now I present to you, our new Powder Room:

My original inspiration for this space could be summed up as light, bright and airy with a color palette of grays accented with gold. I think this space definitely delivers on that.

From Day 1 I pushed for shiplap and eventually got my way. We used plywood planks ripped down to 8 inch pieces. Each piece was sanded, primed and painted Swiss Coffee by Kelly Moore. The creamy tones of this paint color really popped out once the trim was painted a bright white.

After all the drama with installing the vanity, it’s nice to see it at home in the corner of my powder room. I love everything about it – from the shade of gray to the deep sink. My vision would not have come to life without it!

I usually like to play it safe with chrome or nickel but the Champagne Bronze faucet and mirror really are the icing on the cake. The previously nickel handles on the vanity even got in on the gold action thanks to some spray paint.

One of the riskier elements of this design was the cement tile, because of both the busy pattern and slightly trickier installation process. But, I knew that by keeping everything else simple that the floor would be a real statement piece. Plus, I figured a small guest bathroom would be the perfect place to experiment with such a bold pattern.

There’s quite the mish-mash of styles happening but repeating certain elements helps make it cohesive.

For instance, the champagne bronze is in both the mirror and faucet but is also reflected in the candle and flower holder.

The angular lines of the craftsman style window trim complement the horizontal plank walls and the bamboo shades, the wooden picture frame and the wicker basket help to ground everything and bring that natural, rustic warmth that I think every room should have.

The plank (shiplap) walls were a great DIY that saved us a lot of money. Plus, I don’t think a professional could have done a better job than Brian did!

Don’t be afraid to mix metals. Champagne Bronze or Antique Brass pair beautifully with Oil Rubbed Bronze and stops everything looking too gold. We don’t want to get into 90’s brass territory. Restraint is key when it comes to gold – a little goes a long way!

For such a small space (5′ x 5′) there’s a lot of visual interest. The horizontal orientation of the plank walls helps draw your eye around the room and take it all in.

Clearly, the wide angle lens was needed to capture the majority of these shots. And while it does make the bathroom appear larger than it is, I do think it helps to capture the feeling this space evokes – clean, crisp, warm and fun.

Artwork is always the final piece of the puzzle for me. I knew I wanted a wooden frame and while I originally had printed up some botanical prints, the colors of this print helped to add some warmth amid all the grays and whites.

Who doesn’t love fresh flowers in their bathroom?

Every little detail was carefully thought out – from the color selections to thickness of the wall planks to the ceiling light. It’s all the parts combined that make the whole, after all! How awesomely retro is this flush mount ceiling light by the way?

And one more time…because Icannot stop drooling….

Those floors…swoon…

Want to see the entire process from start to finish? I’ve pulled together all the highlights in video form for you:

Hi Jenna, love your name by the way. I have been looking for a special stencil to try my first stenciled floor. Would you mind sharing how to get it and the colors you used. I finally have the inspiration I needed to try this. Thank you for such an awesome redo!
Judy

As a military family, I’ve lived in way too many of those 60s bathrooms. I adore your new power room. Grey and white is my favorite color combo. It’s so soothing and sophisticated. Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.

OK, that is just gorgeous!!! I’m digging that vanity, so now I’ll go check out what all the drama was about :) Makes me wonder what the other owners were thinking by making that weird shaped vanity storage cabinet combo thingamajig!

I love it!! Goodbye pink tile and hello beautiful! I love the vanity and the peaceful, neutrlal palette you created…I might want to camp out in that bathroom for a long time! Congrats on a beautiful makeover!! :)

Those floors are amazing! They are definitely on my wishlist! And I love how your shiplap turned out, so pretty! And I love the gray vanity, especially with the gold hardware and faucet. I pretty much just love it all!

This did not disappoint! In the slightest!!! Babe, I LOVE! And I miiiight’ve just gone to your shiplap DIY post and emailed it to my hubby. That would be the EASIEST way to solve our glitter bathroom wall problem!!!!! (Yep. Glitter walls. WOOF!)
Cheers, beautiful!!!!! It’s so amazing! xx

Jenna, you make me want to gut my powder room now! WOW! I love all the updates you made! Perfect choices from flooring,to the walls, vanity, everything! Congrats and Cheers to us for another room done!

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